US Bridges

I 15B;SUNNYSIDE RD over Sidehill Canal

Good

Bonneville County, Idaho · 0.7 W. Idaho Falls · Structure no. 000000000021616

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 15B;SUNNYSIDE RD over Sidehill Canal is a concrete frame carrying I 15B;SUNNYSIDE RD over Sidehill Canal in Bonneville County, Idaho. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Idaho average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,250 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI 15B;SUNNYSIDE RD
CrossesSidehill Canal
Location0.7 W. Idaho Falls
RouteInterstate 15
StateIdaho
Coordinates43.46767, -112.07897
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic23,250 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 15B;SUNNYSIDE RD over Sidehill Canal built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 15B;SUNNYSIDE RD over Sidehill Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I 15B;SUNNYSIDE RD over Sidehill Canal carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 15B;SUNNYSIDE RD over Sidehill Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns I 15B;SUNNYSIDE RD over Sidehill Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.